Fear can prevent us from reaching our goals and dreams. In this week's Torah portion, Moses describes the cause of fear, the turmoil it creates within us, and its spiritual antidote.

Are the head and arm tefillin one mitzvah or are they two separate mitzvahs? The text is nuanced— pointing to two different perspectives on the mind/heart interplay.

Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, the Rebbe’s father, dedicated himself to the impossible task of providing true leadership to Soviet Jewry stuck in the USSR. He may have ended up paying for his efforts with his life, but his legacy has far outlived that of his oppressors.

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

Rabbi Schochet shares his journey of defying expectations, embracing authenticity, and learning to crawl out of the shadow of his towering father.

Join Rabbi Levi Shmotkin, author of Letters for Life, as he responds to your questions in a conversation moderated by Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov.

The Parshah report gets an exclusive interview with one of the original Jews who left Egypt and wandered through the desert

Sarah and Avi, with help from Mitzvah Bird, return a little lost challah to his home.

What if the secret to experiencing the extraordinary wasn't about escaping ordinary life, but about recognizing the miraculous that's already woven into it? The Temple was famous for its daily miracles - like having enough room for everyone who came, no matter how crowded it got. In this lesson, we'll explore how the Temple's miraculous nature teaches us to recognize and create space for the divine in our everyday routines, relationships, and challenges.

Simple-to-follow instructions on how to light the Shabbat candles.

Eli and Ezzy wonder what life would be like if they were still slaves in Egypt.

Experience the miraculous exodus of the Jewish people out of the mighty Egyptian empire—in a unique, fun-filled (and educational) style!

Rabbi Gordon shares inspirational Torah insights on the weekly Torah portion with practical life lessons.

The Shema contains fundamental beliefs about G‑d, Torah and mitzvot. But much of the second paragraph repeats the first. Why the need for this repetition?

Feel the rhythm…hear the beat….and let your spirit get you jumping on your feet! Get ready to sing, dance and exercise together with Mendy and his friends in this exhilarating animated workout video for the whole family.

Take an exciting trip back in time to the court of King Ahasuerus and his beautiful Jewish wife Queen Esther as you watch the dramatic story of the Jewish victory over Persian persecution. (Please be advised this video may be too graphic for younger kids.)

Last night, you charged your cell phone, your laptop, your ebook reader, your video camera, your hand vacuum, your power drill and your cell phone bluetooth earpiece. Now it's time to charge your Jewish soul--with Tefillin!

Experience the story of Chanukah as it comes alive in this real life presentation. This production from the Jewish Children’s Museum was performed live on Chanukah in 2006.

In the verse "And now, O Israel, what does the Lord, your G-d, demand of you?" (Deuteronomy 10:12) the word for "what" (mah) can be read as "hundred" (meiah) by adding a letter alef. What does it mean that G-d asks for a "hundred" from us? Where does the extra alef come from? How are both of these connected to the fact that we read this portion about a month before Rosh Hashanah?

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

The Parshah report gets an exclusive interview with one of the original Jews who left Egypt and wandered through the desert

The Shema contains fundamental beliefs about G‑d, Torah and mitzvot. But much of the second paragraph repeats the first. Why the need for this repetition?

The Torah (Deuteronomy 10:17) tells us that G-d “does not show favor, nor does He take bribes.” Yet in the Midrash our sages declare that there is a way to bribe Him! This class reveals the secret to bribing G-d. (Likkutei Sichos, vol. 34, p. 59)

"When you eat and have been satisfied, you shall bless." The laws of reciting grace.

Isaiah’s prophecy teaches the importance of becoming one’s own comforter and nurturer.

Study some of the highlights of the weekly Torah portion with insights from various commentaries.

The quest for a full appreciation of a specific comment of Rashi, once again serve as a segue into a much broader understanding of foundational Torah concepts like the meaning of Mitzvot, the Land of Israel and the nature of personal religious duties . We are introduced to a Talmudic statement about the importance of Tefillin that seems vastly exaggerated. Varying explanations are capped with an amazing mystical manuscript that remarkably clarifies the “Head-Tefillin Effect”, transformationally illuminating the spiritual achievement of putting on Tefillin – even if it just once-in-a-lifetime!

Are the head and arm tefillin one mitzvah or are they two separate mitzvahs? The text is nuanced— pointing to two different perspectives on the mind/heart interplay.

We cannot ignore the “heel” mitzvot. They must be done with the same enthusiasm as the “head” mitzvot, because ultimately they are both the wish of G‑d.

A hot dog vendor and a construction worker chat about a frozen man.

Prayer is a time to focus inward towards our essential connection with G-d.

An analysis of the first two paragraphs of the Shema express two modes of interaction with the divine, and an inspiring and encouraging message for our times. (Likutei Sichos vol. 9)

The Torah commands us to “love G-d with all your heart”. The Hebrew word for 'heart' is spelled with an extra letter: the letter 'vet' appears twice. Our Sages explain that this means that we are to love G-d with both inclinations of the heart, the good (yetzer tov) and the evil (yetzer hara). But how can one possibly love G-d with one's evil inclination?! This class offers three answers in ascending sequence and offers a parallel model for a blissful marriage.

This class analyzes an aspect of the weekly Torah portion. While providing a basic understanding of the subject matter, the lesson delves into its deeper and more complex dimensions with emphasis on the spiritual relevance to our daily lives. Inspiration for both the novice and advanced student.

In the verse "And now, O Israel, what does the Lord, your G-d, demand of you?" (Deuteronomy 10:12) the word for "what" (mah) can be read as "hundred" (meiah) by adding a letter alef. What does it mean that G-d asks for a "hundred" from us? Where does the extra alef come from? How are both of these connected to the fact that we read this portion about a month before Rosh Hashanah?

Learn enlightening layers of meaning and insights behind the after-blessing (known as Grace After Meal) recited after eating bread.

If you undertake something good, but can’t finish it and someone else takes it over the finish line, who gets the credit?

Don't reduce Judaism to an intellectual experience.

The value of completing a mitzvah.

An analysis of the difference between the Alter Rebbe's treatment of the mitzvah of bentching (food blessings) in his Shulchan Aruch vs. in his Siddur.

Fear can prevent us from reaching our goals and dreams. In this week's Torah portion, Moses describes the cause of fear, the turmoil it creates within us, and its spiritual antidote.

Blessings for success in the practice of law. Every Jew has to prepare their case at this time to be presented before the Heavenly Court on Rosh Hashanah.

On Rosh Hashanah, we are reminded of the Jewish mother’s dedication and self-sacrifice in fostering our nation’s deep commitment to G‑d.

A deeper look into the meanings and customs of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year: From crowning G-d as our king to blowing the Shofar and dipping apple into honey.

If you had one wish to be granted by G‑d ... what would it be?

Watch these inspiring Rosh Hashanah and High Holidays videos and learn its traditions and meaning

That first day of school, your first job interview, your first day in your own home, the first day of the rest of your life...

What parent can resist the desperate cries of his or her child? The call of the shofar is our raw guttural cry to our Father in Heaven.

The meaning and symbolism behind the shape of the ram’s horn sounded on Rosh Hashanah.

How the simple sound of the ram’s horn on Rosh Hashanah represents a Jew’s heartfelt cry to G‑d.

What is the purpose of the Ten Days of Repentance? Is it a time of solemn introspection or a time of rejoicing? Guest Expert: Rabbi Manis Friedman. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 25)

Understand the meaning and the structure of the Rosh Hashanah prayer services and "why we do what we do."

Rabbi Itche Kadoozy attempts to deliver a Rosh Hashanah message. 255 times.

Just a regular, run-of-the-mill Itche Kadoozy video about the meaning of Rosh Hashannah. Except with lots of bee jokes. Don't worry, we made the video and it still doesn't quite make sense to us.

How to prepare mentally and emotionally for Rosh Hashannah as the 48-hour period on which we connect to our "higher self" by crowning G-d as King.

Rosh Hashanah is not just the start of a new calendar year; it is the renewal of G‑d’s interest in our world that comes as a result of our accepting Him as King.

The Divine attribute of Malchut (Kingship) is described as the bridge between G-d's infinity and His presence within finite creation.

From the story of the prophetess Chanah, we learn the proper way to approach G‑d and express our needs. (A text-based discussion of the first chapter of Samuel I.)

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 52 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

The prophet Isaiah declares: “Seek G‑d when He can be found, call to Him when He is near.” The Talmud explains: “This refers to the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.”

This series examines three major themes of the days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: 1) the coronation of G-d, 2) a time of judgment, and 3) a time for repentance.

Rosh Hashanah as the yearly coronation of G-d as king. First in a 3-part series about the High Holidays.

Rosh Hashanah as the yearly Day of Judgment. Second in a 3-part series about the High Holidays.

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the ten days in between are a time of "teshuvah" (returning to G-d.) Third in a 3-part series about the High Holidays.

G‑d is on the campaign trail to be crowned as King of the Universe again this year, and He wants your vote.

Joey and his pals find themselves stranded underwater just as Rosh Hashanah is about to begin!

Several times a year, the Rebbe would write a "michtav klali", a public letter addressed to "all sons and daughters of Israel wherever they may be." In this lecture, we review one of those letters, a Rosh Hashanah message from 1974

Rosh Hashanah is like brain surgery. Every little action can have an enormous impact.

The holiday of Rosh Hashanah marks the New Year, a time of renewal and change; yet the beginning of the yearly cycle also contains the polar theme of steadfast resolve and continuity.

On Rosh Hashana we read in the Haftorah about the birth of the prophet Samuel. Childless for many years, one year on Rosh Hashana, his mother Chana offered a prayer that elicited the Divine blessing resulting in his birth. The Talmud states that Chana's prayer is the model which all prayer aught emulate. This class will explain how to access the awesome power of prayer any time and especially on Rosh Hashana. (Likutei Sichos vol. 29, p.182)

Discover the layers of meaning in blowing the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, and how it elicits within G-d great pleasure.

A deeper look at the many reasons enumerated in the teachings of the Sages for shofar, and the underlying theme it conveys.

Is our relationship with the Torah in the form of seeing or listening?

With G-d at her side, Gitty Zee is unstoppable. Even spina bifida and blindness have not stopped her from living life to the fullest and empowering others to do the same.

The three mitzvahs of tefillin, tzitzis and mezuzah are designed to constantly remind us of our connection to Hashem. Yet the Rambam singles out mezuzah—discover how your mezuzah changes your life.

Are the head and arm tefillin one mitzvah or are they two separate mitzvahs? The text is nuanced— pointing to two different perspectives on the mind/heart interplay.

Join Rabbi Levi Shmotkin, author of Letters for Life, as he responds to your questions in a conversation moderated by Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov.

Explore three degrees of appreciating Divine unity.

The Ten Commandments first appear in the book of Exodus, and later it’s repeated by Moses in the book of Deuteronomy with nuances. Discover the meaning behind the variations.

How can Hashem destroy the Beis Hamikdash? Discover how destruction can in fact be building and how exile in essence is Redemption.

What is the secret to security? What does it take to overcome your enemy? Learn that when we are united, nobody can harm us and nothing can stop us.

The names of the five books of the Torah point to five possible stages in life, culminating in the roadmap for a life worth living.

Every step of our past is by divine design for where we need to go in the present.

The 12th-century Haggadah at Corpus Christi College:

What does it take to go from a shy yeshiva student from a small town in Italy… to the Chief Rabbi of Russia, rebuilding Jewish life from the ruins of communism? In this powerful talk, Rabbi Berel Lazar shares his personal journey, the Rebbe’s life-alterin

How deep does our relationship with Hashem go? Discover three levels of connection as we explore why the Rambam lists the mitzvah of inheritance as the final mitzvah.

Why didn't Moshe defend himself against the accusation that he should not have married his wife?

Where does our strength come from? A closer look at Rashi’s commentary that offers an allegoric interpretation, instead of a more simple straight forward understanding.

What if the secret to experiencing the extraordinary wasn't about escaping ordinary life, but about recognizing the miraculous that's already woven into it? The Temple was famous for its daily miracles - like having enough room for everyone who came, no m

What happens to the non-Jewish nations when Moshiach comes?